Navy OCSPart of the OCS Foundation Network2017-08-14T14:19:49-05:00https://navyocs.org/feed.php?f=82017-08-14T14:19:49-05:002017-08-14T14:19:49-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13625&p=91496#p91496Statistics: Posted by BlueOctopus — Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:19 pm
]]>2017-07-31T01:35:42-05:002017-07-31T01:35:42-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13619&p=91486#p91486I was looking to get some advice on entering the Navy. I have felt the call to serve in the armed forces for quite some time but have been delaying the process. I am considering doing so next year after my school contract expires. I have been a middle school science teacher for the past 6 years and am 30 years old. From my previous inquiries into Navy officer life, options such as Surface Warfare Officer kept coming up. My brother is currently a hospital corpsman and painted a rather dim picture of the opportunities with surface warfare. I would be interested in hearing from officers about advice in preparing for OCS, what to expect as an SWO, and pointed in the right direction to inform a decision whether or not I would make a good fit. I appreciate your candor and help.

]]>2016-01-20T20:59:25-05:002016-01-20T20:59:25-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13434&p=91206#p91206I will probably find out tomorrow before anyone responds to this but it could be something someone else will want to know in the future.

I'm a Pilot Trainee in the Air Force on Reserve Status--I'm being held up with issues meeting the AF's color vision requirements. As I understand it I meet the Navy's color vision requirements.

I am 28.5 years old. My question is: Were I to be Medically DQ'd from AF pilot training and separate would I qualify for a Navy age waiver given only to those with prior service--even though I've never been on active duty?

Thank you.

Are you currently an officer in the Air Force? Inter-service transfers rarely happen.

I'm an Officer Candidate in the Delayed Entrance Program. I swore in this fall and have never been active duty. Should I fail my medical, I'm expecting to separate.

I'm a Pilot Trainee in the Air Force on Reserve Status--I'm being held up with issues meeting the AF's color vision requirements. As I understand it I meet the Navy's color vision requirements.

I am 28.5 years old. My question is: Were I to be Medically DQ'd from AF pilot training and separate would I qualify for a Navy age waiver given only to those with prior service--even though I've never been on active duty?

Thank you.

Are you currently an officer in the Air Force? Inter-service transfers rarely happen.

]]>2015-12-06T14:00:29-05:002015-12-06T14:00:29-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13424&p=91174#p91174I'm a Pilot Trainee in the Air Force on Reserve Status--I'm being held up with issues meeting the AF's color vision requirements. As I understand it I meet the Navy's color vision requirements.

I am 28.5 years old. My question is: Were I to be Medically DQ'd from AF pilot training and separate would I qualify for a Navy age waiver given only to those with prior service--even though I've never been on active duty?

]]>2015-06-07T21:30:08-05:002015-06-07T21:30:08-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=13369&p=91065#p91065As mentioned in my intro thread, I'm currently a Combat Engineer Officer in the USMCR. This fall, I need to either find another unit in the USMCR, or drop to the IRR... Just looking to gather info of other opportunities to continue to serve.

Can anyone direct me to info on Navy Reserve units, their locations, and possibly open Officer billets with each unit? Marine Corps side, this can all be accessed by the MARFORRES website; however Google has not been my friend in locating the same for Navy. I'm in the New England area, if that matters.